Ferris is a 6-foot-3, 215 lbs, junior linebacker from Dillon, Mont.
In No. 19 Montana Western’s 30-10 home conference win over Carroll College, Ferris recorded five solo tackles, two tackles for loss (-8), 10 assisted tackles, one quarterback sack, three pass break-ups and an interception. The Bulldogs completed their first season sweep of Carroll in over 20 years.
Also nominated and listed in alphabetical order; Isiah Cranford of Eastern Oregon, McBride Galt of Carroll College, Kendell Jefferson of Rocky Mountain College, Carter Myers of Montana Tech and Forest Rivers of College of Idaho.